Aseracare Hospice
Omaha, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281526)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.56 — above state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 926-2680 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Aseracare Hospice in Omaha, Nebraska a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 100.00, which is above the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
Aseracare Hospice serves 72 ZIP codes from its Omaha, Nebraska office in Douglas County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 281526, certified since November 25, 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Omaha, Nebraska, serving families in Douglas County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 25, 1996, meaning it must meet federal health and safety standards to participate in the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Aseracare Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Aseracare Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Nebraska state average of 97.56. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 85.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the measures published for this hospice.
Aseracare Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 72 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Omaha office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period available for this hospice. Where a specific measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality. This profile does not include cost information beyond noting that Medicare covers hospice care under the hospice benefit for eligible beneficiaries.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281526) since November 25, 1996, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave Aseracare Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aseracare Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 100.00, above the Nebraska state average of 97.56, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Aseracare Hospice serves 72 ZIP codes from its Omaha, Nebraska office in Douglas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aseracare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 25, 1996.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live; both aim to relieve suffering, but hospice does not usually include treatments meant to cure the underlying illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up on care — patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting their wellbeing.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Aseracare Hospice at (402) 926-2680 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Aseracare Hospice at (402) 926-2680 to ask how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, staffing, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review Aseracare Hospice's published CMS figures and contact them directly at (402) 926-2680 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aseracare Hospice (CCN 281526) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281526?state=NE to review its official CMS ratings and measures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.